The New 2013 Avant Catalogue is now out with new products and equipment.
For more info on Avant and there attachments for 2013 take a look at our site
or message me via the LJN.
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The new catalogue is now available for the Avant Range of equipment.
If you would like a copy email me and i will send a .pdf copy by return for you.
Peter@ReachitMoveitCrushit.com
This catalogue is valid from 1st February 2012.
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“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
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Open forum activity
"How do you find the plants establish? It sounds about as not by the book as you can get- circular hole, polished sides with hard ground the other side!"
"My reading on Southern Water's website is that watering of plants in the ground and not under cover on commercial premises is permitted- but I can't see that that extends to private gardens. https://www.southernwater.co.uk/drought-restrictions "
Ewan Hunter, Grounds Manager at Nottingham Forest FC, has praised the products and service he receives from Mansfield Sand.After starting his career as a greenkeeper, Ewan Hunter moved into football grounds management and has remained in the sector…
"When someone can't pay their bills for what I assume is a one off job I look at it from the point of view of what efforts have been made. If you set out tomorrow to buy a piece of equipment. For talk sake a machine worth 10k which is being sold for…"
"Personally Jes l would speak to suppliers so the product can meet your needs and budget. There are many wetting agents out there but as above it's not always productive.
If a fertilser product was compatable for tank mixing with a wetting agent and…"
If a fertilser product was compatable for tank mixing with a wetting agent and…"
"some of the Ego battery strimmers are pretty good"
"A new Aldi being constructed near me just had what must have been thousands of plants put in a couple of weeks ago............really sad as the whole lot are dying. You really would think they'd have the sense to leave the planting to the Autumn. "
"Can someone recommend a product and also is it best to wate a week or so before using a liquid feed."
"Stihl all day long I've been running them for 15yrs on a daily basis and so far never had an issue until they die of old age. If you don't want to buy a new Stihl because of cost then simply buy a second hand one I got my first from a hire company…"
"John, Hopefully the following practical suggestions will be of help.
We have used all over the years with successful outcomes.
Your client has paid previously, so falls into the category can't pay rather than won't pay.
Is he employed? Self…"
We have used all over the years with successful outcomes.
Your client has paid previously, so falls into the category can't pay rather than won't pay.
Is he employed? Self…"
"Thanks David you are right , it's a shame to leave a job unfinished we have already invested time and energy in but there has to be a cut off point ,have kept our side of the arrangement with diligence . "
"John dont fret what the garden will look like its not your problem you have 2 outstanding invoices dont add a third they could be going bankrupt if thats the case you hopfully get 1 pence in the pound as you will be at the bottom of the list for…"
"Agree thanks for the clarity Billybop I will use this approach sounds perfect way of communicating the problem .👍"
"Partly it depends on how much money is at stake John as well as a matter of principle. I would try to keep communications open with the client and explain that you are acting in their best interest not allowing the debt to increase further. And…"
"Thanks Jim I feel you are right .
I sense some clients feel entitled to a gardener regardless of disposable income and put us at the bottom of the food chain prioritising other commitments .
Personally i would cancel such an arrangement until i…"
I sense some clients feel entitled to a gardener regardless of disposable income and put us at the bottom of the food chain prioritising other commitments .
Personally i would cancel such an arrangement until i…"
"Yes i would feel responsible and pay them myself but knowing them they wouldn't hear of it but i would rather avoid them getting stung in the first place . "
Hose use
My fellow pro gardeners raised the question during a hose pipe ban Are we allowed to use domestic clients hoses as professionals carrying out our work to keep a planting job alive ? I understand nurseries garden centres etc can and via a standpipe u…
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Customer Cash Flow dilemma .
Not sure what to do for the best here .Doing a one off maintenance project for a customer i have worked for in the past but not a regular customer , however they always paid promptly and never any issues , lovely people .Have submitted Two invoices…
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Posthole borer for planting
We have a job coming up to plant 2000 plants in 2lt pots in ground that has brick ends,rubble etc Has anyone used a petrol posthole borer for similar? We do know we need one with a clutch as the one's without are wrist breakers.Be grateful for any…
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Recommendations for Petrol Grass Strimmers
Hi all.I recently purchased a Trueshopping grass strimmer. As caretaker of a school, I have some quite large areas of weeds and nettles etc to keep at bay. I assembled the unit, which took quite a while and then attempted to start it. Well, it did…
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